Can medication cause iron deficiency? | Causes of iron deficiency

Can medication cause iron deficiency?

There are a number of drugs that influence iron absorption and can therefore also lead to iron deficiency. Among these drugs are certain cholesterol-lowering drugs. The active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin), which is sometimes contained in headache tablets, can also affect iron absorption. Therefore, the clarification of an iron deficiency always includes a thorough drug clarification.